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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in elearning technology have empowered students in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with today because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can we ensure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Miriada X to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can we deal with low motivation and high attrition?

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